Consider the factorization, x² + ax + b = (x + c) (x + d) where b is a positive value. What are possible signs for c and d? A. both negative B. both positive C. c positive, d negative D. c negative, d positive E. there is no relation at all Select one: a. A only b. B only c. A and B d. C and D e. E only
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